Mental health professionals today
face many complex ethical considerations related to a host of factors: increasing
client diversity, new methods of providing services including distance
counseling and therapy, new forms of digital technology, as well as the use of
social media. The dynamics of a complex modern practice require counselors and
therapists to reconsider issues of confidentiality, informed consent, multiple
relationships, patient privacy, and records security. The practitioner must
keep pace with revised ethical standards of practice and the needs of an
increasingly diverse population. A working knowledge and daily application of
revised ethical guidelines is required of all mental health counselors,
therapists, and staff to provide the highest level of service to their clients.

What is enabling behavior, summarize the elements of this behavior and current strategies related to behavior change, Explain techniques...

What is enabling behavior, summarize the elements of this behavior and current strategies related to behavior change, Explain techniques to address and stop enabling behavior and identify the elements of confrontation and explain how to use them.

Describe existing myths about enabling behavior and the myths about therapy.

Identify the elements of confrontation and explain how to use them.

About the AuthorWade T. Lijewski, Ph.D.

Current awareness of the obesity problem within the United States and the statistic that drive it, identify what causes obesity in child...

Current awareness of the obesity problem within the United States and the statistic that drive it, identify what causes obesity in children, the effects of childhood obesity and recognizing the current initiatives and treatment for obesity in children.

Obesity in Children

About the Course

Assess obesity statistics that drive current awareness of the obesity problem within the United States;

Identify causes of obesity in children;

Describe effects of childhood obesity;

Calculate body mass index (BMI); and

Recognize current initiatives and treatment for obesity in children.

About the Author

Kathryn Brohl, LMFT

Kathryn Brohl, LMFT, a licensed Marriage
and Family Therapist, has worked in for-profit and non-profit social services
for over thirty-five years. Author of six books that include two best
sellers, and the first book in the U.S. for parents of molested children, Ms.
Brohl has lectured and key-noted on trauma-informed care and other work-related
topics throughout the US, Canada, and Australia. She has been an
administrator, consultant, trainer, private practitioner, and front-line
worker, and has been interviewed in national periodicals such as USA Today,
Parents' Magazine, Children's Voice, as well as The Washington Post, Miami
Herald, and Florida Times-Union. Ms. Brohl has written and implemented
several start-up programs during her career, that include a large child welfare
system, intensive outpatient, and mental health programs, to name a few.

Identify how disaster affects the mental health of individuals, discuss the history of psychological impact, diagnosis, and therapy rela...

Identify how disaster affects the mental health of individuals, discuss the history of psychological impact, diagnosis, and therapy related to disasters, investigate the forms of psychopathology considered linked to disasters and recognize various approached of post-disaster therapeutic interventions that can be used.

Post-Therapy on Disasters

About the Course

Discuss the history of psychological impact, diagnosis, and therapy related to disasters;

Investigate the forms of psychopathology considered linked to disasters;

Analyze vulnerability factors that exist; and

Recognize various approaches of post-disaster therapeutic interventions that can be used.

About the Author

Wade T. Lijewski

Wade T. Lijewski, Ph.D., obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology at Michigan State University and later went on to obtain his Master of Science degree in Psychology and Doctorate in Psychology with a major in Organizational Psychology through Walden University. He has presented on his thesis and dissertation at multiple state and national child welfare conferences and has utilized this platform to initiate positive changes to the quality of foster parent training in Florida as well as retention efforts related to child welfare dependency case managers. Dr. Lijewski also serves on the advisory board for the Florida Certification Board.

Understand how terrorism affects individuals psychologically and socially, explore the mental health effects and needs that follow acts of terrorism and how first responders at disaster situations are also affected.

Psychology of Terrorism

About the Course

Explore the mental health effects and needs that follow acts of terrorism.

Investigate the importance of how media and communication affect individuals psychologically.

Learn how first responders at disaster situations are affected.

Recognize the various types and approaches of post-disaster therapeutic interventions that can be used following acts of terrorism.

About the Author

Wade T. Lijewski, Ph.D.

Wade T. Lijewski, Ph.D., obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology at Michigan State University and later went on to obtain his Master of Science degree in Psychology and Doctorate in Psychology with a major in Organizational Psychology through Walden University. He has presented on his thesis and dissertation at multiple state and national child welfare conferences and has utilized this platform to initiate positive changes to the quality of foster parent training in Florida as well as retention efforts related to child welfare dependency case managers. Dr. Lijewski also serves on the advisory board for the Florida Certification Board.

List the various models of infant mental health supervision, understand reflective supervision origins and history throughout the mental...

List the various models of infant mental health supervision, understand reflective supervision origins and history throughout the mental health movement, describe reflective supervision in the context of infant mental health intervention.

About the Author

Kathryn Brohl, LMFT

Kathryn Brohl, LMFT, a licensed Marriage
and Family Therapist, has worked in for-profit and non-profit social services
for over thirty-five years. Author of six books that include two best
sellers, and the first book in the U.S. for parents of molested children, Ms.
Brohl has lectured and key-noted on trauma-informed care and other work-related
topics throughout the US, Canada, and Australia. She has been an
administrator, consultant, trainer, private practitioner, and front-line
worker, and has been interviewed in national periodicals such as USA Today,
Parents' Magazine, Children's Voice, as well as The Washington Post, Miami
Herald, and Florida Times-Union. Ms. Brohl has written and implemented
several start-up programs during her career, that include a large child welfare
system, intensive outpatient, and mental health programs, to name a few.

Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) is a complex diagnosis and requires a deep understanding of the disorder and the individual who is dia...

Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) is a complex diagnosis and requires a deep understanding of the disorder and the individual who is diagnosed to provide effective treatment strategies. Analyze various levels and severity for SPD and describe symptoms and impact of SPD.

About the Author

Donna M. Skinner, MSW

Donna M. Skinner, MSW, acquired her B.S.
in Psychology, with a concentration in Human Development from the University of
Scranton and completed her Master of Social Work, with a specialization in
Addictions, at the University of Central Florida. For over a decade, Ms.
Skinner has been working with at-risk populations as a case manager, program
manager and as a family therapist. Her experience as Program Supervisor of the
Healthy Start Program where she oversees all aspects of operations for the
program demonstrates her dedication to teamwork and her high standards of
professional ethics. Ms. Skinner is the winner of the statewide Values
Matter award for Diversity and Innovation, and she has been recognized by the
Children's Home Society of Florida on numerous occasions where she serves as
Chair of the agency's Training Committee.

Contrast traditional versus strength-based models of supervision, describe the role of the supervisor in strength-based supervision, lis...

Contrast traditional versus strength-based models of supervision, describe the role of the supervisor in strength-based supervision, list the similarities and differences among several strength-based models of supervision and develop a strength-based approach to evaluation.

Strength-Based Supervision

About the Course

Identify ways to effectively promote a strength-based philosophy in clinical practice and supervision.

List the similarities and differences among several strength-based models of supervision.

Develop a strength-based approach to evaluation.

About the Author

Kathryn Brohl, LMFT

Kathryn Brohl, LMFT, a licensed Marriage
and Family Therapist, has worked in for-profit and non-profit social services
for over thirty-five years. Author of six books that include two best
sellers, and the first book in the U.S. for parents of molested children, Ms.
Brohl has lectured and key-noted on trauma-informed care and other work-related
topics throughout the US, Canada, and Australia. She has been an
administrator, consultant, trainer, private practitioner, and front-line
worker, and has been interviewed in national periodicals such as USA Today,
Parents' Magazine, Children's Voice, as well as The Washington Post, Miami
Herald, and Florida Times-Union. Ms. Brohl has written and implemented
several start-up programs during her career, that include a large child welfare
system, intensive outpatient, and mental health programs, to name a few.

Define burnout, brownout and compassion fatigue and explain how they differ, list the symptoms of each, explain why caring for oneself i...

Define burnout, brownout and compassion fatigue and explain how they differ, list the symptoms of each, explain why caring for oneself is not a selfish act and list ways people in helping roles can take better care of themselves, mentally and physically.

About the Course

Define burnout, brownout and compassion fatigue and explain how they differ.

List the signs and symptoms of regular burnout.

List the symptoms of compassion fatigue.

Describe some external causes of stress that can lead to burnout and compassion fatigue.

Describe personality characteristics that increase a therapist's susceptibility to burnout and compassion fatigue.

Explain why caring for oneself is not a selfish act.

Explain why mental health professionals need to take care of themselves and how they can assess whether they are doing so.

List ways people in helping roles can take better care of themselves, mentally and physically.

Increase understanding of how core assumptions and beliefs that formed years ago can affect people in helping roles and steps they can take to change them.

About the Author

Dennis Portnoy, MFT.

Dennis has over 30 years of experience in mental health practice, working with individuals and couples doing brief and long-term psychotherapy. Expertise with grief reaction, work stress, depression, couples work (gay and heterosexual), addiction and anxiety disorders. Dennis also provided short term counseling, assessment, referrals, management consultation and educational seminars one day a week for the Federal Aviation Administration. He received his Masters in Psychology from Antioch University in 1981.

Learn what mindfulness meditation is, how it can be used in conjunction with other interventions, understand how it may impact happiness...

Learn what mindfulness meditation is, how it can be used in conjunction with other interventions, understand how it may impact happiness, and identify various treatments that can benefit from the use of mindfulness meditation intervention.

About the Author

Kathryn Brohl, LMFT

Kathryn Brohl, LMFT, a licensed Marriage
and Family Therapist, has worked in for-profit and non-profit social services
for over thirty-five years. Author of six books that include two best
sellers, and the first book in the U.S. for parents of molested children, Ms.
Brohl has lectured and key-noted on trauma-informed care and other work-related
topics throughout the US, Canada, and Australia. She has been an
administrator, consultant, trainer, private practitioner, and front-line
worker, and has been interviewed in national periodicals such as USA Today,
Parents' Magazine, Children's Voice, as well as The Washington Post, Miami
Herald, and Florida Times-Union. Ms. Brohl has written and implemented
several start-up programs during her career, that include a large child welfare
system, intensive outpatient, and mental health programs, to name a few.

Divorce doesn't end the family, parents can effectively co-parent their children by learning how to positively cope with and adjust to t...

Divorce doesn't end the family, parents can effectively co-parent their children by learning how to positively cope with and adjust to the divorce, take into consideration how the children are affected and how you should speak to them about the divorce, and eventually preparing to date after finalizing the divorce.

The Mental Health Practitioner's Guide for Separated and Divorced Parents

About the Course

Describe how parents and their children can share states of grief during separation and divorce.

Describe how children react to stress at different developmental stages, particularly during times of transition.

List Erik Erikson's eight stages model of child/adult development.

Describe what parents should know about how children can be affected by divorce.

Identify how parents should speak with their children about their divorce.

Show how parents can effectively co-parent their children.

Identify what child abuse is and what circumstances are present in order to make a child abuse report.

Describe how to create a safety plan when domestic violence is present.

Identify legal concepts, custody considerations and child support.

Show parents how to positively cope with and adjust to their divorce.

List parenting support resources.

Describe how parents can prepare to date after finalizing their divorce.

About the Author

Kathryn Brohl, LMFT

Kathryn Brohl, LMFT, a licensed Marriage
and Family Therapist, has worked in for-profit and non-profit social services
for over thirty-five years. Author of six books that include two best
sellers, and the first book in the U.S. for parents of molested children, Ms.
Brohl has lectured and key-noted on trauma-informed care and other work-related
topics throughout the US, Canada, and Australia. She has been an
administrator, consultant, trainer, private practitioner, and front-line
worker, and has been interviewed in national periodicals such as USA Today,
Parents' Magazine, Children's Voice, as well as The Washington Post, Miami
Herald, and Florida Times-Union. Ms. Brohl has written and implemented
several start-up programs during her career, that include a large child welfare
system, intensive outpatient, and mental health programs, to name a few.

Suicide is the third leading cause of death of adolescents so suicide prevention is of the utmost importance. In this course you will le...

Suicide is the third leading cause of death of adolescents so suicide prevention is of the utmost importance. In this course you will learn the typical warning signs, the difference between self-mutilation and suicide attempts, steps for prevention and treatment and how adolescent suicide affects family and friends.

Identify the relationship between self-mutilating behaviors in adolescents and adolescent suicide attempts.

Describe how adolescent suicide affects family and friends.

List current suicide prevention and suicide treatment modalities.

Identify the application of certain treatment modalities with adolescent clients.

List and explain action steps that can be taken to help prevent suicide.

About the Author

Kathryn Brohl, LMFT

Kathryn Brohl, LMFT, a licensed Marriage
and Family Therapist, has worked in for-profit and non-profit social services
for over thirty-five years. Author of six books that include two best
sellers, and the first book in the U.S. for parents of molested children, Ms.
Brohl has lectured and key-noted on trauma-informed care and other work-related
topics throughout the US, Canada, and Australia. She has been an
administrator, consultant, trainer, private practitioner, and front-line
worker, and has been interviewed in national periodicals such as USA Today,
Parents' Magazine, Children's Voice, as well as The Washington Post, Miami
Herald, and Florida Times-Union. Ms. Brohl has written and implemented
several start-up programs during her career, that include a large child welfare
system, intensive outpatient, and mental health programs, to name a few.

What are the common signs and symptoms of Asperger syndrome, describe the diagnostic criteria, and the differences between Asperger's ...

What are the common signs and symptoms of Asperger syndrome, describe the diagnostic criteria, and the differences between Asperger’s syndrome and high functioning autism, describe the prognosis and some possible treatments for individuals with Asperger syndrome.

Understanding Asperger Syndrome

About the Course

About the Author

Kathryn Brohl, LMFT

Kathryn Brohl, LMFT, a licensed Marriage
and Family Therapist, has worked in for-profit and non-profit social services
for over thirty-five years. Author of six books that include two best
sellers, and the first book in the U.S. for parents of molested children, Ms.
Brohl has lectured and key-noted on trauma-informed care and other work-related
topics throughout the US, Canada, and Australia. She has been an
administrator, consultant, trainer, private practitioner, and front-line
worker, and has been interviewed in national periodicals such as USA Today,
Parents' Magazine, Children's Voice, as well as The Washington Post, Miami
Herald, and Florida Times-Union. Ms. Brohl has written and implemented
several start-up programs during her career, that include a large child welfare
system, intensive outpatient, and mental health programs, to name a few.

Define fetal alcohol syndrome and fetal alcohol spectrum disorder and list some of the risk factors for both, what are the characteristi...

Define fetal alcohol syndrome and fetal alcohol spectrum disorder and list some of the risk factors for both, what are the characteristics of children with fetal alcohol syndrome and fetal spectrum disorder, what is the range of intervention and treatment available for individuals with FAS and FASDs.

About the Author

Marvin C. Chaffin, II, M.S., LMCH

Marvin C. Chaffin, II, M.S., LMCH, a licensed Mental Health Counselor for over 10 years, is the Director of Lakeview Center in Pensacola, FL where he serves as co-chair of the Clinical Practice Committee and chairperson of the Clinical Training Committee. Mr. Chaffin obtained his Master of Science degree in Counseling and Human Development from Troy State University. His experience includes management of adult substance abuse treatment facilities, extensive experience in behavioral health accreditation standards, as well as expertise in formulating systems and protocols to facilitate ease of access to service. He is a firm believer in the recovery process and a staunch advocate for individuals with addictive disorders.

Understand the history of opioid use in the United States and related legal implications, Define opioid dependence, describe opioid with...

Understand the history of opioid use in the United States and related legal implications, Define opioid dependence, describe opioid withdrawal and understand what opioid-dependent populations benefit from methadone and buprenorphine medical management.

Understand different research that validates medical management for opioid dependence.

Provide treatment information in early recovery with health care and counseling professionals.

About the Author

Kathryn Brohl, LMFT

Kathryn Brohl, LMFT, a licensed Marriage
and Family Therapist, has worked in for-profit and non-profit social services
for over thirty-five years. Author of six books that include two best
sellers, and the first book in the U.S. for parents of molested children, Ms.
Brohl has lectured and key-noted on trauma-informed care and other work-related
topics throughout the US, Canada, and Australia. She has been an
administrator, consultant, trainer, private practitioner, and front-line
worker, and has been interviewed in national periodicals such as USA Today,
Parents' Magazine, Children's Voice, as well as The Washington Post, Miami
Herald, and Florida Times-Union. Ms. Brohl has written and implemented
several start-up programs during her career, that include a large child welfare
system, intensive outpatient, and mental health programs, to name a few.

What is infant mental health, identify screening, assessment and treatment strategies for clinicians, identify the risk factors to prope...

What is infant mental health, identify screening, assessment and treatment strategies for clinicians, identify the risk factors to proper infant growth and development and what the key factor related to infant mental health are.

Identify requirements for certification as an infant mental health specialist.

About the Author

Kathryn Brohl, LMFT

Kathryn Brohl, LMFT, a licensed Marriage
and Family Therapist, has worked in for-profit and non-profit social services
for over thirty-five years. Author of six books that include two best
sellers, and the first book in the U.S. for parents of molested children, Ms.
Brohl has lectured and key-noted on trauma-informed care and other work-related
topics throughout the US, Canada, and Australia. She has been an
administrator, consultant, trainer, private practitioner, and front-line
worker, and has been interviewed in national periodicals such as USA Today,
Parents' Magazine, Children's Voice, as well as The Washington Post, Miami
Herald, and Florida Times-Union. Ms. Brohl has written and implemented
several start-up programs during her career, that include a large child welfare
system, intensive outpatient, and mental health programs, to name a few.

Assess neurotransmission in the context of drug use and research, apply different research methodologies, analyze certain medication and...

Assess neurotransmission in the context of drug use and research, apply different research methodologies, analyze certain medication and behavioral management interventions, describe neurotransmitters and the drugs that affect them and the long term effects of drug use.

Apply changes to the Criteria for Substance Dependence and Abuse in the new DSM-5.

Assess the long term effects of drug use.

About the Author

Kathryn Brohl, LMFT

Kathryn Brohl, LMFT, a licensed Marriage
and Family Therapist, has worked in for-profit and non-profit social services
for over thirty-five years. Author of six books that include two best
sellers, and the first book in the U.S. for parents of molested children, Ms.
Brohl has lectured and key-noted on trauma-informed care and other work-related
topics throughout the US, Canada, and Australia. She has been an
administrator, consultant, trainer, private practitioner, and front-line
worker, and has been interviewed in national periodicals such as USA Today,
Parents' Magazine, Children's Voice, as well as The Washington Post, Miami
Herald, and Florida Times-Union. Ms. Brohl has written and implemented
several start-up programs during her career, that include a large child welfare
system, intensive outpatient, and mental health programs, to name a few.

Understand that panic disorder is an authentic illness characterized by sudden attacks of terror that can be accompanied by specific phy...

Understand that panic disorder is an authentic illness characterized by sudden attacks of terror that can be accompanied by specific physical symptoms as well as other serious conditions and addictions, identify and define the different mental health conditions that share panic disorder as a symptom and understand how panic disorder is treated and the medications used to treat the disorder.

Understanding Panic Disorders

About the Course

This course consists of:

Understand that panic disorder is an authentic illness characterized by sudden attacks of terror that can be accompanied by specific physical symptoms as well as other serious conditions and addictions.

Identify and define the different mental health conditions that share panic disorder as a symptom.

Understand how panic disorder is treated and the medications used to treat the disorder.

Understand the role research plays in understanding and treating anxiety disorders.

About the Author

Kathryn Brohl, LMFT

Kathryn Brohl, LMFT, a licensed Marriage
and Family Therapist, has worked in for-profit and non-profit social services
for over thirty-five years. Author of six books that include two best
sellers, and the first book in the U.S. for parents of molested children, Ms.
Brohl has lectured and key-noted on trauma-informed care and other work-related
topics throughout the US, Canada, and Australia. She has been an
administrator, consultant, trainer, private practitioner, and front-line
worker, and has been interviewed in national periodicals such as USA Today,
Parents' Magazine, Children's Voice, as well as The Washington Post, Miami
Herald, and Florida Times-Union. Ms. Brohl has written and implemented
several start-up programs during her career, that include a large child welfare
system, intensive outpatient, and mental health programs, to name a few.

Discuss what causes trauma, how it is defined and how it differs from normal stress, how trauma affects short and long-term brain and bo...

Discuss what causes trauma, how it is defined and how it differs from normal stress, how trauma affects short and long-term brain and body functioning within children and youth and assess the mental health diagnosis of acute stress and post-traumatic stress disorder.

About the Author

Kathryn Brohl, LMFT

Kathryn Brohl, LMFT, a licensed Marriage
and Family Therapist, has worked in for-profit and non-profit social services
for over thirty-five years. Author of six books that include two best
sellers, and the first book in the U.S. for parents of molested children, Ms.
Brohl has lectured and key-noted on trauma-informed care and other work-related
topics throughout the US, Canada, and Australia. She has been an
administrator, consultant, trainer, private practitioner, and front-line
worker, and has been interviewed in national periodicals such as USA Today,
Parents' Magazine, Children's Voice, as well as The Washington Post, Miami
Herald, and Florida Times-Union. Ms. Brohl has written and implemented
several start-up programs during her career, that include a large child welfare
system, intensive outpatient, and mental health programs, to name a few.

Demonstrate the spirit of Motivational Interviewing, give examples of the basic client-centered skills, formulate tools for developing a change plan and integrate motivational interviewing with other treatment and intervention methods.

About the Author

Alison R. Solomon, MSS, LCSW

Alison Solomon has over 25 years of experience as a psychotherapist, consultant, frontline worker, administrator, adjunct faculty member and writer. She has published numerous articles and chapters in various peer-reviewed journals and has presented at both national and international conferences. She is enthusiastic about education and training and has provided guidance to other professionals from all sectors of the mental health profession. She enjoys utilizing what she has learned in her many years of education and experience to produce quality professional development material for other practitioners within the psychology industry.

Differentiate the nine personality types of the Enneagram, give examples of the sixteen personality types described in the Myers-Briggs ...

Differentiate the nine personality types of the Enneagram, give examples of the sixteen personality types described in the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, Identify ways in which the Enneagram and Myers-Briggs Type Indicator can be used to enhance treatment of individuals and couples.

Using Personality Types to Improve Work With Clients

About the Course

Identify the three personality functions outlined by Jung, and the fourth dimension added by Myers-Briggs.

Give examples of the 16 personality types described in the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator.

Demonstrate the benefits of using the Enneagram and the MBTI as assessment tools.

Identify five ways in which the Enneagram and MBTI can be used to enhance treatment of individuals and couples.

Develop ideas for incorporating personality theory into their practice.

About the Author

Alison R. Solomon, MSS, LCSW

Alison Solomon has over 25 years of experience as a psychotherapist, consultant, frontline worker, administrator, adjunct faculty member and writer. She has published numerous articles and chapters in various peer-reviewed journals and has presented at both national and international conferences. She is enthusiastic about education and training and has provided guidance to other professionals from all sectors of the mental health profession. She enjoys utilizing what she has learned in her many years of education and experience to produce quality professional development material for other practitioners within the psychology industry.

Demonstrating cultural competence is an integral part of mental health service, identify and discuss the elements of cultural competency...

Demonstrating cultural competence is an integral part of mental health service, identify and discuss the elements of cultural competency, explain the strategies to build linguistic competence, as well as identify strategies for advocacy to advance cultural competence and social justice.

To create cultural competence awareness as it relates to identifying a hypothesis toward appropriate intervention.

To understand common unintentional cultural competence missteps.

To become familiarized with one type of cultural competence self assessment.

To understand that cultural competence progresses toward proficiency on a continuum.

To understand the impact of multicultural supervision on the supervisory relationship.

About the Author

Kathryn Brohl, LMFT

Kathryn Brohl, LMFT, a licensed Marriage
and Family Therapist, has worked in for-profit and non-profit social services
for over thirty-five years. Author of six books that include two best
sellers, and the first book in the U.S. for parents of molested children, Ms.
Brohl has lectured and key-noted on trauma-informed care and other work-related
topics throughout the US, Canada, and Australia. She has been an
administrator, consultant, trainer, private practitioner, and front-line
worker, and has been interviewed in national periodicals such as USA Today,
Parents' Magazine, Children's Voice, as well as The Washington Post, Miami
Herald, and Florida Times-Union. Ms. Brohl has written and implemented
several start-up programs during her career, that include a large child welfare
system, intensive outpatient, and mental health programs, to name a few.

Vicarious Trauma: The Cost of Caring

About the Course

Define trauma and vicarious trauma and examine the effect vicarious trauma has on practitioners.

Identify three signs of vicarious trauma.

Review examples of vicarious trauma.

Examine three stages of caring.

Recognize three self-care strategies that could prevent vicarious trauma.

List the three-pronged Saakvitne approach for effective self-care.

About the Author

Jacqualyn F. Green, Ph.D., MSW, CCSW, CMFT

Dr. Green is the owner and CEO of Green Enterprizes, a counseling, consulting and training firm in the Indianapolis area. She has a primary interest in equity issues and strives to support those who are undervalued or overlooked in schools, corporate America and in their own communities. She holds many certifications in addiction, social work and diversity training. She is also a prolific author, presenter, and award-winning business woman who is active in many causes and organizations within her community. Dr. Green earned her Ph.D. from the School of Social Work at Indiana University, as well as a Master of Social Work degree and a B.A. in Psychology from Fisk University.

Adolescent Bullying and Depression

Human trafficking is one of the fastest growing criminal industries, so what steps can be taken if trafficking is suspected, what are th...

Human trafficking is one of the fastest growing criminal industries, so what steps can be taken if trafficking is suspected, what are the signs to look for, and what types of intervention are used to address it.

Identify the most abused classes of prescription drugs, assess symptoms of opioid, CNS depressant and stimulant drug abuse, describe the effects of the three classes of drugs on the central nervous system and explain strategies for the prevention of prescription drug abuse.

Explain five strategies for the prevention of prescription drug abuse.

About the Author

Deborah Converse, MA, NBCT

Deborah Converse graduated with a degree in psychology from Stetson University in Deland, Florida and received an MA in Education for Emotionally Disabled Students from the University of Central Florida. She was awarded National Board Certification in 2000 as an Exceptional Needs Specialist, Birth to 21+ endorsement. In addition to teaching, Deborah has written programs, developed curriculum and conducted in-service training for school districts.

Kathryn Brohl, MA, LMFT

Kathryn Brohl has worked in for-profit and non-profit social services for over thirty-five years. She authored six books and has lectured and key-noted on trauma-informed care and other work related topics. She has been an administrator, consultant, trainer, private practitioner, and front-line worker. She has written and implemented several start-up programs, which include a child welfare system, intensive outpatient and mental health programs.

Narcissistic Personality Disorder how to identify people with the disorder as it relates to DSM-5. Explain the male and female prevalenc...

Narcissistic Personality Disorder how to identify people with the disorder as it relates to DSM-5. Explain the male and female prevalence of NPD, list relationship characteristics of individuals with NPD and how NPD affects relationships with others.

The Juvenile justice system is a complex process, it has many elements that affect success and outcome for youths. In this course you wi...

The Juvenile justice system is a complex process, it has many elements that affect success and outcome for youths. In this course you will gain understanding on how the juvenile justice system works, the positive and negative impact this system has and areas for proper development and treatment of youths.

Identify potential areas of focus to ensure proper development and treatment of youths.

About the Author

Kathryn Brohl, LMFT

Kathryn Brohl, LMFT, a licensed Marriage
and Family Therapist, has worked in for-profit and non-profit social services
for over thirty-five years. Author of six books that include two best
sellers, and the first book in the U.S. for parents of molested children, Ms.
Brohl has lectured and key-noted on trauma-informed care and other work-related
topics throughout the US, Canada, and Australia. She has been an
administrator, consultant, trainer, private practitioner, and front-line
worker, and has been interviewed in national periodicals such as USA Today,
Parents' Magazine, Children's Voice, as well as The Washington Post, Miami
Herald, and Florida Times-Union. Ms. Brohl has written and implemented
several start-up programs during her career, that include a large child welfare
system, intensive outpatient, and mental health programs, to name a few.

There are barriers in care for mental health services in older adults, what strategies can be used to address them, why do older adults ...

There are barriers in care for mental health services in older adults, what strategies can be used to address them, why do older adults turn to primary care doctors for mental health care, and what some barriers to treatment are in long-term care.

Summarize the four main barriers to treatment encountered in long-term mental health care.

Discuss some of the pros and cons associated with specific psychosocial interventions in nursing homes.

Describe three different models of respite care and explain their purpose.

About the Author

Kathryn Brohl, LMFT

Kathryn Brohl, LMFT, a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, has worked in for-profit and non-profit social services for over thirty-five years. Author of six books that include two best sellers, and the first book in the U.S. for parents of molested children, Ms. Brohl has lectured and key-noted on trauma-informed care and other work-related topics throughout the US, Canada, and Australia. She has been an administrator, consultant, trainer, private practitioner, and front-line worker, and has been interviewed in national periodicals such as USA Today, Parents' Magazine, Children's Voice, as well as The Washington Post, Miami Herald, and Florida Times Union. Ms. Brohl has written and implemented several start-up programs during her career, that include a large child welfare system, intensive outpatient and mental health programs, to name a few.

About the Author

Kathryn Brohl, MA, LMFT has over 30 years of experience as an administrator, writer, psychotherapist, frontline worker, trainer and consultant. She has published five books, two of which were best-selling, "When Your Child Has Been Molested: A Parent's Guide for Healing and Recovery" and "Working With Traumatized Children: A Handbook For Healing." Kathryn has trained social workers throughout the United States, Canada and Australia, and her expert interviews have been featured in U.S. News & World Report, Parents' Magazine, The Washington Post and others. Kathryn currently works on the Innovations Team with Children's Home Society of Florida.

Deborah Converse, MA, NBCT graduated with a degree in Psychology from Stetson University in Deland, Florida and received an MA in Education for Emotionally Disabled Students from the University of Central Florida. She was awarded National Board Certification in 2000 as an Exceptional Needs Specialist, Birth to 21+ endorsement. In addition to teaching, Deborah has written programs, developed curriculum and conducted in-service training for school districts.

Rene Ledford, LCSW has over 20 years of experience in social services. She has a Bachelor of Science degree from Florida Institute of Technology and a master's in clinical social work from Florida State University. She is a licensed clinical social worker and a board-certified behavior analyst. Ms. Ledford's experience includes that of a mental health practitioner, clinical supervisor and administrator. Recognized as a community leader, her accomplishments include being recognized as both Student Social Worker and Social Worker of the Year by the National Association of Social Workers. Currently with the Children's Home Society Learning Institute, she supervises staff training for Florida's largest not-for-profit child welfare agency.

About the Author

Kathryn Brohl, LMFT

Kathryn Brohl, LMFT, a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, has worked in for-profit and non-profit social services for over thirty-five years. Author of six books that include two best sellers, and the first book in the U.S. for parents of molested children, Ms. Brohl has lectured and key-noted on trauma-informed care and other work-related topics throughout the US, Canada, and Australia. She has been an administrator, consultant, trainer, private practitioner, and front-line worker, and has been interviewed in national periodicals such as USA Today, Parents' Magazine, Children's Voice, as well as The Washington Post, Miami Herald, and Florida Times-Union. Ms. Brohl has written and implemented several start-up programs during her career, that include a large child welfare system, intensive outpatient, and mental health programs, to name a few.

There are many forms of anxiety disorders and they are distinctly different from each other, by learning the diagnostic criteria, screen...

There are many forms of anxiety disorders and they are distinctly different from each other, by learning the diagnostic criteria, screen tools to assess and what medications are used to treat each type of anxiety disorder you will be able to facilitate strategies to help manage anxiety.

Anxiety Disorders

About the Course

Analyze the screening tools used to assess the various types of anxiety disorders.

Describe best-practice approaches to treatment of anxiety disorders.

Assess the different medications used to treat each type of anxiety disorder.

Apply the different treatment models used with anxiety disorders, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy.

Describe recent research on the effectiveness of treatment for anxiety disorders.

Facilitate strategies to help parents manage their children's anxiety.

About the Author

Wade T. Lijewski, Ph.D.

Wade T. Lijewski, Ph.D., obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology at Michigan State University and later went on to obtain his Master of Science degree in Psychology and Doctorate in Psychology with a major in Organizational Psychology through Walden University. He has presented on his thesis and dissertation at multiple state and national child welfare conferences and has utilized this platform to initiate positive changes to the quality of foster parent training in Florida as well as retention efforts related to child welfare dependency case managers. Dr. Lijewski also serves on the advisory board for the Florida Certification Board.

More children are being diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder though there are other disorders found within it, what are some of the s...

More children are being diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder though there are other disorders found within it, what are some of the shared characteristics, and the range of impairment within autism spectrum disorder.

Autism Spectrum Disorder in Children

About the Course

About the Author

Kathryn Brohl, LMFT

Kathryn Brohl, LMFT, a licensed Marriage
and Family Therapist, has worked in for-profit and non-profit social services
for over thirty-five years. Author of six books that include two best
sellers, and the first book in the U.S. for parents of molested children, Ms.
Brohl has lectured and key-noted on trauma-informed care and other work-related
topics throughout the US, Canada, and Australia. She has been an
administrator, consultant, trainer, private practitioner, and front-line
worker, and has been interviewed in national periodicals such as USA Today,
Parents' Magazine, Children's Voice, as well as The Washington Post, Miami
Herald, and Florida Times-Union. Ms. Brohl has written and implemented
several start-up programs during her career, that include a large child welfare
system, intensive outpatient, and mental health programs, to name a few.

How does bullying apply to children and youth, what are the characteristics of a bully and what are the various forms and settings bully...

How does bullying apply to children and youth, what are the characteristics of a bully and what are the various forms and settings bullying occurs. Develop prevention and intervention to assist children and youth that have or are currently experiencing bullying.

About the Author

Kathryn Brohl, LMFT

Kathryn Brohl, LMFT, a licensed Marriage
and Family Therapist, has worked in for-profit and non-profit social services
for over thirty-five years. Author of six books that include two best
sellers, and the first book in the U.S. for parents of molested children, Ms.
Brohl has lectured and key-noted on trauma-informed care and other work-related
topics throughout the US, Canada, and Australia. She has been an
administrator, consultant, trainer, private practitioner, and front-line
worker, and has been interviewed in national periodicals such as USA Today,
Parents' Magazine, Children's Voice, as well as The Washington Post, Miami
Herald, and Florida Times-Union. Ms. Brohl has written and implemented
several start-up programs during her career, that include a large child welfare
system, intensive outpatient, and mental health programs, to name a few.

What are the practice standards and ethics for clinical mental health supervision, explain the differences between internal, external, h...

What are the practice standards and ethics for clinical mental health supervision, explain the differences between internal, external, hierarchical and collaborative supervision models, define the principles and strategies to manage conflict in supervision and to promote cultural competency in the supervisory process.

Clinical Mental Health Supervision

About the Course

Define the most common assumptions about supervision and the best practices recommended in supervision for each of them.

Be able to recognize the most common types of supervision modalities and one advantage and disadvantage of each.

Increase understanding of the key differences between internal and external models, and between hierarchical and collaborative supervision models.

Be able to understand the most common variables in positive supervision experiences.

Develop an understanding of principals of managing conflict in supervision.

Increase knowledge of the ways in which to promote cultural competency in the supervisory relationship.

Become aware of ideas in the research that promote ongoing development for supervisors.

About the Author

Kathryn Brohl, LMFT

Kathryn Brohl, LMFT, a licensed Marriage
and Family Therapist, has worked in for-profit and non-profit social services
for over thirty-five years. Author of six books that include two best
sellers, and the first book in the U.S. for parents of molested children, Ms.
Brohl has lectured and key-noted on trauma-informed care and other work-related
topics throughout the US, Canada, and Australia. She has been an
administrator, consultant, trainer, private practitioner, and front-line
worker, and has been interviewed in national periodicals such as USA Today,
Parents' Magazine, Children's Voice, as well as The Washington Post, Miami
Herald, and Florida Times-Union. Ms. Brohl has written and implemented
several start-up programs during her career, that include a large child welfare
system, intensive outpatient, and mental health programs, to name a few.

Put into perspective the number of drug induced deaths in the U.S., Identify trends in drug abuse by youths, learn key facts about club ...

Put into perspective the number of drug induced deaths in the U.S., Identify trends in drug abuse by youths, learn key facts about club drugs, cocaine and crack cocaine, hallucinogens, inhalants, marijuana, methamphetamine and the abuse of prescription drugs.

Consequences of Illicit Drug Use in America

About the Course

Identify and put into perspective the number of drug induced deaths in the U.S.

List some of the costs to society from drug abuse.

List some of the identified global environmental impacts from drug production.

Name the source nations for many drugs prone to abuse.

List the National Drug Control Strategy Goals for 2015.

Identify trends in drug abuse by youths.

Learn key facts about club drugs.

Learn key facts about cocaine and crack cocaine.

Learn key facts about hallucinogens.

Learn key facts about inhalants.

Learn key facts about marijuana.

Learn key facts about methamphetamine.

Learn key facts about the abuse of prescription drugs.

About the Author

Kathryn Brohl, LMFT

Kathryn Brohl, LMFT, a licensed Marriage
and Family Therapist, has worked in for-profit and non-profit social services
for over thirty-five years. Author of six books that include two best
sellers, and the first book in the U.S. for parents of molested children, Ms.
Brohl has lectured and key-noted on trauma-informed care and other work-related
topics throughout the US, Canada, and Australia. She has been an
administrator, consultant, trainer, private practitioner, and front-line
worker, and has been interviewed in national periodicals such as USA Today,
Parents' Magazine, Children's Voice, as well as The Washington Post, Miami
Herald, and Florida Times-Union. Ms. Brohl has written and implemented
several start-up programs during her career, that include a large child welfare
system, intensive outpatient, and mental health programs, to name a few.

Understand the history behind counseling supervision, identify the most common types of supervision approaches, define the common factor...

Understand the history behind counseling supervision, identify the most common types of supervision approaches, define the common factors approach to counseling supervision, understand ethics and the different professional organization standards of counseling supervision.

About the Course

Identify the key differences between internal and external models, and between hierarchical and collaborative supervision models.

Define the "common factors" approach to counseling supervision.

Identify the most common variables in positive supervision experiences.

Demonstrate and promote social diversity in the supervisory relationship.

Understand ethics in counseling supervision.

Understand different professional organization standards of counseling supervision.

About the Author

Kathryn Brohl, LMFT

Kathryn Brohl, LMFT, a licensed Marriage
and Family Therapist, has worked in for-profit and non-profit social services
for over thirty-five years. Author of six books that include two best
sellers, and the first book in the U.S. for parents of molested children, Ms.
Brohl has lectured and key-noted on trauma-informed care and other work-related
topics throughout the US, Canada, and Australia. She has been an
administrator, consultant, trainer, private practitioner, and front-line
worker, and has been interviewed in national periodicals such as USA Today,
Parents' Magazine, Children's Voice, as well as The Washington Post, Miami
Herald, and Florida Times-Union. Ms. Brohl has written and implemented
several start-up programs during her career, that include a large child welfare
system, intensive outpatient, and mental health programs, to name a few.

Couples Counseling

About the Course

Assess the different measurement tools and therapeutic models used in couples therapy.

Describe an overview of approaches to sex therapy with couples.

Recognize issues in working with couples in stepfamilies.

Apply various approaches to working with couples experiencing domestic violence.

Research ethical issues in couples counseling.

Discuss empirical evidence and research studies related to couples counseling.

About the Author

Leah Walker, LMFT

Leah Walker, LMFT, has been practicing as a family therapist since 1994, after graduating with a masters in family studies from Mercer University in Macon, GA. Most of her clinical work was with children and adolescents and their families. She has twenty years of clinical experience, including five years as a clinical supervisor in inpatient, outpatient, partial hospitalization programs and in-home family therapy. She specialized in working with military families, infant mental health and adoptive families. In addition, she has also been a substance abuse counselor. At this time, Ms. Walker is a senior manager in a psychiatric hospital, overseeing quality improvement and risk management.

Leah Walker is a doctoral candidate at Florida State University in the Family Relations program. Her dissertation research is related to post-adoption services for special needs adopted children.

Some strategies to strengthen communication in multicultural settings, common cultural missteps and strategies for remediation, and the ...

Some strategies to strengthen communication in multicultural settings, common cultural missteps and strategies for remediation, and the impact of multicultural competence on the supervisory relationship.

Discuss four common cultural missteps and three strategies for remediation.

Identify two forms of cultural competence self-assessment.

Explain the continuum of cultural competence and progress toward proficiency.

Discuss the impact of multicultural competence on the supervisory relationship.

About the Author

Kathryn Brohl, LMFT

Kathryn Brohl, LMFT, a licensed Marriage
and Family Therapist, has worked in for-profit and non-profit social services
for over thirty-five years. Author of six books that include two best
sellers, and the first book in the U.S. for parents of molested children, Ms.
Brohl has lectured and key-noted on trauma-informed care and other work-related
topics throughout the US, Canada, and Australia. She has been an
administrator, consultant, trainer, private practitioner, and front-line
worker, and has been interviewed in national periodicals such as USA Today,
Parents' Magazine, Children's Voice, as well as The Washington Post, Miami
Herald, and Florida Times-Union. Ms. Brohl has written and implemented
several start-up programs during her career, that include a large child welfare
system, intensive outpatient, and mental health programs, to name a few.

What are some barriers to multi-cultural competence in mental health practice and strategies to avoid or overcome them, what are the qua...

What are some barriers to multi-cultural competence in mental health practice and strategies to avoid or overcome them, what are the qualities required for effective mental health practice, and what are the themes of cultural competence in effective practice.

What are some strategies to create cultural awareness and competence in therapeutic intervention, discuss the two forms of cultural comp...

What are some strategies to create cultural awareness and competence in therapeutic intervention, discuss the two forms of cultural competence self-assessment, and the best practice strategies to address bullying and promote acceptance in diverse populations.

About the Course

Define three strategies to strengthen cross-cultural communication in a multicultural setting.

List five strategies to create cultural awareness and competence in therapeutic intervention.

Describe four common cultural missteps and three strategies for remediation.

Identify and discuss two forms of cultural competence self assessment.

Sequence and explain the continuum of cultural competence and progress toward proficiency.

Give five examples of best practice strategies to address bullying and promote acceptance in diverse populations.

Discuss the impact of multicultural competence on the supervisory relationship and provide three strategies for effective supervision to increase cultural competence.

About the Author

Kathryn Brohl, LMFT

Kathryn Brohl, LMFT, a licensed Marriage
and Family Therapist, has worked in for-profit and non-profit social services
for over thirty-five years. Author of six books that include two best
sellers, and the first book in the U.S. for parents of molested children, Ms.
Brohl has lectured and key-noted on trauma-informed care and other work-related
topics throughout the US, Canada, and Australia. She has been an
administrator, consultant, trainer, private practitioner, and front-line
worker, and has been interviewed in national periodicals such as USA Today,
Parents' Magazine, Children's Voice, as well as The Washington Post, Miami
Herald, and Florida Times-Union. Ms. Brohl has written and implemented
several start-up programs during her career, that include a large child welfare
system, intensive outpatient, and mental health programs, to name a few.

Understand what developmental disabilities are, identify the categories of developmental disability, learn and understand treatment strategies available for developmental disabilities and gain a deeper perspective from case stories about how developmental disabilities affect individuals and families.

About the Author

Donna M. Skinner, MSW

Donna M. Skinner, MSW, acquired her B.S. in Psychology, with a concentration in Human Development from the University of Scranton and completed her Master of Social Work, with a specialization in Addictions, at the University of Central Florida. For over a decade, Ms. Skinner has been working with at-risk populations as a case manager, program manager and as a family therapist. Her experience as Program Supervisor of the Healthy Start Program where she oversees all aspects of operations for the program demonstrates her dedication to teamwork and her high standards of professional ethics. Ms. Skinner is the winner of the statewide Values Matter award for Diversity and Innovation, and she has been recognized by the Children's Home Society of Florida on numerous occasions where she serves as Chair of the agency's Training Committee.

About the Author

There are a lot of elements to domestic violence, what are the forms of abuse that accompany domestic violence, the clues can include be...

There are a lot of elements to domestic violence, what are the forms of abuse that accompany domestic violence, the clues can include behavioral and physical, and what cultural elements are linked to domestic violence.

List some characteristics or behaviors that are associated with batterers.

Discuss special issues addressed by gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (GLBT) people who perpetrate or experience domestic violence; list some ways that domestic violence is the same for heterosexual couples, and how is it different.

List three models of domestic abuse dynamics and briefly describe their main points.

Explain how domestic violence affects children.

List common characteristics of domestic violence and alcohol abuse; explain how the two reinforce one another.

Name some of the main obstacles to leaving that victims experience.

Explain the purpose and necessity of a safety plan and list some of its essential elements.

About the Author

Kathryn Brohl, LMFT

Kathryn Brohl, LMFT, a licensed Marriage
and Family Therapist, has worked in for-profit and non-profit social services
for over thirty-five years. Author of six books that include two best
sellers, and the first book in the U.S. for parents of molested children, Ms.
Brohl has lectured and key-noted on trauma-informed care and other work-related
topics throughout the US, Canada, and Australia. She has been an
administrator, consultant, trainer, private practitioner, and front-line
worker, and has been interviewed in national periodicals such as USA Today,
Parents' Magazine, Children's Voice, as well as The Washington Post, Miami
Herald, and Florida Times-Union. Ms. Brohl has written and implemented
several start-up programs during her career, that include a large child welfare
system, intensive outpatient, and mental health programs, to name a few.

Describe the differences between the types of eating disorders, identify the warning signs and different ways to screen for eating disor...

Describe the differences between the types of eating disorders, identify the warning signs and different ways to screen for eating disorders, and list some of the treatment models and prevention programs.

Eating Disorders in Children and Adults

About the Course

Identify the traditional beliefs about eating disorders and the classic views of etiology of the disorder;

Describe the prevalence of eating disorders across gender, age and culture;

Explain the socio-cultural model of the development of eating disorders;

List some of the consequences of untreated eating disorders;

Identify the warning signs of eating disorders and different ways of screening for eating disorders;

Explain different treatment models for eating disorders; and

List some of the prevention programs for eating disorders.

About the Author

Leah Walker, LMFT

Leah Walker, LMFT, has been practicing as a family therapist since 1994, after graduating with a masters in family studies from Mercer University in Macon, GA. Most of her clinical work was with children and adolescents and their families. She has twenty years of clinical experience, including five years as a clinical supervisor in inpatient, outpatient, partial hospitalization programs and in-home family therapy. She specialized in working with military families, infant mental health and adoptive families. In addition, she has also been a substance abuse counselor. At this time, Ms. Walker is a senior manager in a psychiatric hospital, overseeing quality improvement and risk management.

Leah Walker is a doctoral candidate at Florida State University in the Family Relations program. Her dissertation research is related to post-adoption services for special needs adopted children.

Learn to recognize the purpose and the essential components of good case documentation. Understand importance of information recorded an...

Learn to recognize the purpose and the essential components of good case documentation. Understand importance of information recorded and that it reflects unbiased data, is detailed, accurate and reflects the client's concerns and how the client needs were addresses, which will prevent the clinician from legal liability as it demonstrates competency.

To introduce a variety of progress note formats that meet the diverse documentation needs of clinicians.

To provide an overview of legal implications related to the accuracy and use of case documentation (i.e., the legacy of documentation).

To understand the quality management perspective of reviewing case documentation.

About the Author

Kathryn Brohl, LMFT

Kathryn Brohl, LMFT, a licensed Marriage
and Family Therapist, has worked in for-profit and non-profit social services
for over thirty-five years. Author of six books that include two best
sellers, and the first book in the U.S. for parents of molested children, Ms.
Brohl has lectured and key-noted on trauma-informed care and other work-related
topics throughout the US, Canada, and Australia. She has been an
administrator, consultant, trainer, private practitioner, and front-line
worker, and has been interviewed in national periodicals such as USA Today,
Parents' Magazine, Children's Voice, as well as The Washington Post, Miami
Herald, and Florida Times-Union. Ms. Brohl has written and implemented
several start-up programs during her career, that include a large child welfare
system, intensive outpatient, and mental health programs, to name a few.

There are five warning signs that may indicate elderly abuse identify and describe them, what are the facility regulation and the reside...

There are five warning signs that may indicate elderly abuse identify and describe them, what are the facility regulation and the resident rights included in the Nursing Home Reform Act, and describe strategies that can be used to prevent elder abuse.

Elderly Abuse in America: Prevalence, Etiology and Prevention

About the Course

Discuss five facility regulations included in the Nursing Home Reform Act.

Define five resident rights included in the Nursing Home Reform Act.

Explain the scope and severity categories of deficiency citations.

Describe five strategies that can be used to prevent elder abuse.

Discuss three current trends in nursing home reform.

About the Author

Kathryn Brohl, LMFT

Kathryn Brohl, LMFT, a licensed Marriage
and Family Therapist, has worked in for-profit and non-profit social services
for over thirty-five years. Author of six books that include two best
sellers, and the first book in the U.S. for parents of molested children, Ms.
Brohl has lectured and key-noted on trauma-informed care and other work-related
topics throughout the US, Canada, and Australia. She has been an
administrator, consultant, trainer, private practitioner, and front-line
worker, and has been interviewed in national periodicals such as USA Today,
Parents' Magazine, Children's Voice, as well as The Washington Post, Miami
Herald, and Florida Times-Union. Ms. Brohl has written and implemented
several start-up programs during her career, that include a large child welfare
system, intensive outpatient, and mental health programs, to name a few.

There are different types of elder abuse, explain the specific signs and symptoms for each type, identify high risk situations and discu...

There are different types of elder abuse, explain the specific signs and symptoms for each type, identify high risk situations and discuss information and training regarding effective ways for interviewing older adults.

Elderly Mental Health: Depression and Dementia

About the Course

Describe the most common types of mental health conditions and issues related to the diagnosis of mental illness in the elderly.

Analyze the different forms and elements related to dementia / neurocognitive disorders.

Assess the psychosocial factors that affect the elderly, such as living arrangements and cultural influences.

Describe the influence of mental illness in the elderly on both the afflicted person and the caregiver, such as depression, and different prevention strategies.

Facilitate different treatments of mental illness in the elderly and prevention, both through therapy and medications.

Analyze issues regarding the different services available to assist the elderly mentally ill.

About the Author

Leah Walker, LMFT

Leah Walker, LMFT, has been practicing as a family therapist since 1994, after graduating with a masters in family studies from Mercer University in Macon, GA. Most of her clinical work was with children and adolescents and their families. She has twenty years of clinical experience, including five years as a clinical supervisor in inpatient, outpatient, partial hospitalization programs and in-home family therapy. She specialized in working with military families, infant mental health and adoptive families. In addition, she has also been a substance abuse counselor. At this time, Ms. Walker is a senior manager in a psychiatric hospital, overseeing quality improvement and risk management.

Leah Walker is a doctoral candidate at Florida State University in the Family Relations program. Her dissertation research is related to post-adoption services for special needs adopted children.

This course is to provide the health care practitioner with knowledge and understanding of the Affordable Care Act and Health Care Refor...

This course is to provide the health care practitioner with knowledge and understanding of the Affordable Care Act and Health Care Reform and the changes to the healthcare system and the impact on health care practitioners and patients and what positive role they can play.

Health Care Reform: What Every Health Care Practitioner Needs to Know

About the Course

Describe recent changes to the United States' healthcare system, analyze how changes impact health care practitioners and patients, and learn the positive role they can play.

Apply changes to practice in the delivery of patient education related to better understanding of Health Care Reform and the Marketplace.

About the Author

Kathryn Brohl, LMFT

Kathryn Brohl, LMFT, a licensed Marriage
and Family Therapist, has worked in for-profit and non-profit social services
for over thirty-five years. Author of six books that include two best
sellers, and the first book in the U.S. for parents of molested children, Ms.
Brohl has lectured and key-noted on trauma-informed care and other work-related
topics throughout the US, Canada, and Australia. She has been an
administrator, consultant, trainer, private practitioner, and front-line
worker, and has been interviewed in national periodicals such as USA Today,
Parents' Magazine, Children's Voice, as well as The Washington Post, Miami
Herald, and Florida Times-Union. Ms. Brohl has written and implemented
several start-up programs during her career, that include a large child welfare
system, intensive outpatient, and mental health programs, to name a few.

With completion of this course you will be able to define workplace bullying, identify bullying behaviors and likely bullying scenarios,...

With completion of this course you will be able to define workplace bullying, identify bullying behaviors and likely bullying scenarios, support clients to identify and reprocess workplace bullying experiences, understand current practices to prevent workplace bullying and the laws regarding workplace discrimination with in the United States.

Support clients to identify and reprocess workplace bullying experiences.

Provide supportive and validating information to targeted clients to prevent them from internalizing their bullying experiences.

Understand current practices to prevent workplace bullying .

Understand the laws regarding workplace discrimination within the United States.

Understand workplace bullying laws in other countries.

About the Author

Kathryn Brohl, LMFT

Kathryn Brohl, LMFT, a licensed Marriage
and Family Therapist, has worked in for-profit and non-profit social services
for over thirty-five years. Author of six books that include two best
sellers, and the first book in the U.S. for parents of molested children, Ms.
Brohl has lectured and key-noted on trauma-informed care and other work-related
topics throughout the US, Canada, and Australia. She has been an
administrator, consultant, trainer, private practitioner, and front-line
worker, and has been interviewed in national periodicals such as USA Today,
Parents' Magazine, Children's Voice, as well as The Washington Post, Miami
Herald, and Florida Times-Union. Ms. Brohl has written and implemented
several start-up programs during her career, that include a large child welfare
system, intensive outpatient, and mental health programs, to name a few.

Explain how the risk groups for HIV/AIDS today are different than they were 20 years ago, list some complementary treatments that may be...

Explain how the risk groups for HIV/AIDS today are different than they were 20 years ago, list some complementary treatments that may benefit the individual with HIV, and also discuss the clinical assessment for clients diagnosed with HIV, a mental disorder and a substance abuse disorder at the same time.

HIV and Mental Health

About the Course

Explain how the risk groups for HIV/AIDS today are different than they were 20 years ago.

Illustrate some complementary treatments that may benefit the individual with HIV.

Explain the role of outreach in client care and the types of barriers that prevent clients from keeping appointments or continuing to receive services.

Discuss the clinical assessment for clients triply diagnosed with HIV, a mental disorder, and a substance abuse disorder.

Apply questions that may be helpful in assessing the client's social supports, coping skills, medical care, and quality of life.

Evaluate the role of standardized measures in clinical assessment of the HIV client.

Analyze examples of common medical complications of HIV infection.

About the Author

Wade T. Lijewski, Ph.D.

Wade T. Lijewski, Ph.D., obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology at Michigan State University and later went on to obtain his Master of Science degree in Psychology and Doctorate in Psychology with a major in Organizational Psychology through Walden University. He has presented on his thesis and dissertation at multiple state and national child welfare conferences and has utilized this platform to initiate positive changes to the quality of foster parent training in Florida as well as retention efforts related to child welfare dependency case managers. Dr. Lijewski also serves on the advisory board for the Florida Certification Board.

Define what cyber bullying is, understand the impact of cyber bullying on targets, how to address it with clients and their families, th...

Define what cyber bullying is, understand the impact of cyber bullying on targets, how to address it with clients and their families, the different ways technology is used to bully and the difference between a cyberbully and other types of bullying.

Identifying and Addressing Cyber Bullying

About the Course

Understand how to address cyber bullying with clients and their families.

Understand the different ways technology is being used to bully individuals.

Advocate against cyber bullying.

Describe cyber bullies.

Understand the difference between cyber bullying and other types of bullying.

Understand what schools and parents can do to help address cyber bullying.

Assist clients with identifying resources.

Understand what schools and communities do to help prevent cyber bullying.

About the Author

Kathryn Brohl, LMFT

Kathryn Brohl, LMFT, a licensed Marriage
and Family Therapist, has worked in for-profit and non-profit social services
for over thirty-five years. Author of six books that include two best
sellers, and the first book in the U.S. for parents of molested children, Ms.
Brohl has lectured and key-noted on trauma-informed care and other work-related
topics throughout the US, Canada, and Australia. She has been an
administrator, consultant, trainer, private practitioner, and front-line
worker, and has been interviewed in national periodicals such as USA Today,
Parents' Magazine, Children's Voice, as well as The Washington Post, Miami
Herald, and Florida Times-Union. Ms. Brohl has written and implemented
several start-up programs during her career, that include a large child welfare
system, intensive outpatient, and mental health programs, to name a few.

Sexual abuse can affect all children of all ages, know the signs of sexual abuse in children and youth, dispel myths regarding sexual ab...

Sexual abuse can affect all children of all ages, know the signs of sexual abuse in children and youth, dispel myths regarding sexual abuse, relate relevant statistics related to sexual abuse in children and youth and also understand parental grief.

Informing and Supporting Parents and Other Caregivers When Their Child Has Been Sexually Abused

About the Course

After completing this course, learners will be able to:

Define sexual abuse in children and youth.

Know and explain to parents and other caregivers the signs of sexual abuse in children and youth.

Identify different treatment modalities for sexually abused children and youth.

Dispel myths regarding sexual abuse.

Discuss the legal implications and follow-up after reporting sexual abuse.

Explain sex offender types.

Define the criteria for posttraumatic stress disorder and other co-occurring disorders related to sexual abuse per the DSM-5.

Relate relevant statistics related to sexual abuse in children and youth.

Understand the term "reenactment" as it relates to children and youth who have been sexually molested.

Understand parental grief.

Identify parental resource materials.

About the Author

Kathryn Brohl, LMFT

Kathryn Brohl, LMFT, a licensed Marriage
and Family Therapist, has worked in for-profit and non-profit social services
for over thirty-five years. Author of six books that include two best
sellers, and the first book in the U.S. for parents of molested children, Ms.
Brohl has lectured and key-noted on trauma-informed care and other work-related
topics throughout the US, Canada, and Australia. She has been an
administrator, consultant, trainer, private practitioner, and front-line
worker, and has been interviewed in national periodicals such as USA Today,
Parents' Magazine, Children's Voice, as well as The Washington Post, Miami
Herald, and Florida Times-Union. Ms. Brohl has written and implemented
several start-up programs during her career, that include a large child welfare
system, intensive outpatient, and mental health programs, to name a few.

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What concepts relate to environmental psychology, what is the impact of the environment on mood and performance, apply elements of environmental psychology in your occupation from a psychological, nursing, or social work perspective.

Apply elements of environmental psychology in your occupation from a psychological, nursing, or social work perspective.

Describe the differences between built and natural environments.

Evaluate challenges of integrating new elements into work-related efforts.

Recognize the impact of restorative environments.

About the Author

Wade T. Lijewski, Ph.D.

Wade T. Lijewski, Ph.D., obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology at Michigan State University and later went on to obtain his Master of Science degree in Psychology and Doctorate in Psychology with a major in Organizational Psychology through Walden University. He has presented on his thesis and dissertation at multiple state and national child welfare conferences and has utilized this platform to initiate positive changes to the quality of foster parent training in Florida as well as retention efforts related to child welfare dependency case managers. Dr. Lijewski also serves on the advisory board for the Florida Certification Board.

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